Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tehran

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tehran

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Tehran flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran

Alternative Istanbul to Tehran routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Tehran? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul to Tehran: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found221 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Tehran: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Tehran: Mehrabad International and Imam Khomeini International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Tehran is 221 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Tehran.
Turkish Airlines, Mahan Air and IranAir fly direct from Istanbul to Tehran.
As of April 2024, there are 50 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Tehran.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tehran is usually April.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Tehran is Imam Khomeini International – which is 36.4 km away from the centre of Tehran. We've found flights into this airport from 221 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Tehran on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tehran but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Iran Aseman Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tehran.

How to find cheap flights to Tehran (THR) from Istanbul (IST)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tehran? Return tickets start from 221 € and one-way flights to Tehran from Istanbul start from 101 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul to Tehran. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Tehran from Istanbul from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Tehran start from 101 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Istanbul-Tehran flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best IST-THR ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Tehran from Istanbul.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Istanbul and Tehran? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Turkish Airlines
    Mahan Air
    IranAir
    Iran Aseman Airlines
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Istanbul and Tehran. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Tehran, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul to Tehran flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tehran is April.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Istanbul and Tehran whenever you want.

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